Trump blames Iran for downing of army helicopter, and says US must respond
Summary
President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued safely by an unmanned drone boat. Trump warned that the United States must respond to the attack.Key Facts
- The Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman during a patrol.
- Both crew members were rescued after spending about two hours in the water.
- The rescue used an unmanned 24-foot drone boat called a Corsair, marking the first known US military drone sea rescue.
- The US military is investigating the cause of the crash; officials have not confirmed Iran was involved.
- Trump publicly blamed Iran and said the US must respond to the attack.
- The incident follows recent fighting between Iran and Israel and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Apache helicopters are used by the US and its allies to enforce a blockade on Iranian oil shipments and to combat Iranian drones.
- Trump had recently expressed hope for a deal with Iran but warned that military action could still happen if needed.
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